when we shift from primary to secondary group we also shift from________________?
Correct answer: C. Informal to formal
- A. Formal to informal control
- B. General to specialized
- C. Informal to formal
- D. None of these
Explanation
Primary groups rely mainly on personal, informal sanctions such as approval or disapproval, whereas secondary groups depend more on written rules and formal procedures. The shift is therefore from informal to formal control.
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